Management Project

ESTHRELLA (TET) SALVA

* ******** **** ( San Ramon, California 94583

(C) 925-***-**** ( ***.*****@*****.***

MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT:

Strategy, Change Management, Communications

Dynamic, versatile and results-driven management and communications

consultant with demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing change

programs through stakeholder engagement and effective communications.

Achieve and exceed objectives in fast-paced and high-visibility situations.

Identify and capitalize on strengths and opportunities while uncovering and

resolving problems and issues, quickly adapting to new environments and

situations. Scope of work includes: change management and communication,

developing change management and communication strategy and planning,

training / workshop design and implementation, event management and

executive coaching.

Strategic Analysis & Planning ( Project Management ( Change Management (

Leadership Development ( Organizational Design and Capability Enhancement (

Global Communications Planning and Implementation ( Learning and Training

Strategy and Development ( Integrated Marketing( Coaching and Mentoring (

Team Building

TALA CONSULTING GROUP, San Francisco Bay Area, California ( 2007 - 2010

Founder, President & Independent Management Consultant

Innovative and successful consultancy specializing in providing clients in

diverse industries with management, strategy, communications and change

management consulting services on major high-profile and high-risk

initiatives and projects. Develop and implement processes, tools, training

and communications to support leadership in sponsoring and sustaining

change in organizations. Coach leaders, executives and clients. Clients

include: Chevron Corporation, Cisco Systems, Link Up Consulting

International, Expressworks International, Merit Consulting Group, Pacific

Gas and Electric Company.

PACIFIC GAS and ELECTRIC COMPANY (PG&E) Bay Area, CA ( October 2009 -

Present

Senior Change Management Consultant, SmartMeter Project

. Played key role in pioneering and driving cultural change for PG&E, using

SmartMeter project as a pilot program

. Strengthened relationships between key stakeholders and Organizational

Change Management organization. Bridged gap between each stakeholder

group with assistance from the Knowledge Transfer Specialists to

determine improvements in processes and communications.

. Managed significant change events, increasing brand recognition for the

Organizational Change Management (OCM) team, becoming catalyst for

acceptance of change management within PG&E and SmartMeter project.

. Developed overall change management plans, including communications and

engagement strategies, stakeholder and impact analysis to drive IT

Releases and sub-project initiatives toward successful deployment.

. Interfaced with Senior Leadership to develop short and long term

organizational goals and objectives.

. Developed training and learning strategies to improve and enhance

delivery of new and existent processes and procedures for PG&E's Local

Offices.

. Played key role in architecting a "Leading Change" program for all of

SmartMeter's senior leadership to cultivate talents of high-potential

leaders managing change.

. Pioneered "toolkits" (media / press kits) primarily used to bring

awareness to 20,000 employees about PG&E's SmartMeter program.

CISCO SYSTEMS, Milpitas, CA ( July 2009 - September 2009

LINK-UP INTERNATIONAL, Sydney, Australia ( July 2009 - September 2009

Senior Communications Consultant

. Played key role in developing a course in Change Leadership, with focus

on integrating Link Up Consulting International's Instinctive Drives

(I.D.) System and Cisco's vision and values

. Optimized and clearly defined training and learning strategy for Change

Leadership Course

. Managed development of overall course presentation and supporting

training materials

CHEVRON, San Ramon, CA ( 2007 - 2009

Change Management and Communications Consultant

IRM Corporate Records Retention Project

. Led Change Management and Communications for the Corporate Records

Retention Project

. Played key role in driving project towards a clear objective and

sponsorship from senior leadership

. Orchestrated all change management and communications activities for

project team and its key stakeholders for successful implementation

. Managed and developed overall key messages for all communications and

presentations.

. Played key role in creating and developing end-user interface to

transform previously archaic Web communication tool into a more robust

web site, improving communication flow and project branding

Interim Voice and Data Conferencing (VDC) Solution Project

. Led Change Management and Communications for VDC Project

. Developed and implemented change management / communication plan and

deployment strategy

. Designed and developed training materials, how-to-guides and presentation

materials to facilitate end-user acceptance and awareness

. Facilitated all training and learning activities for over 400 users

worldwide

GIL 3

. Played key role in minimizing technology impacts and enabled seamless

deployment of new operating systems and security technologies in 148

countries

. Optimized daily usage of +100,000 users in 160 countries, playing key

role in change management team for one of the largest IT infrastructure

projects; $500M project involved over 400 members

. Managed significant change events, improving brand recognition and

aligning leadership team and key stakeholders. Orchestrated one of the

biggest events, shifting identity and perception of GIL 3 within Chevron.

. Solidified relationships with clients to successfully implement GIL 3,

exceeding expectations through world-class design and delivery of

communication initiatives and programs.

. Developed and implemented global training programs resulting in

successful implementation of over +100,000 new operating systems and

hardware to 160 countries worldwide.

. Coached leadership team and key deployment personnel on delivery of

presentation materials

. Designed learning portal for easy access of presentation and training

materials to enable seamless deployment across teams worldwide

. Facilitated deployment training and learning activities for Asia Pacific,

Europe, Africa, Middle East and Americas

. Served as key player in Green Initiative project, pioneering ideas to

create a greener deployment and corporate environment, developing

communications for brand recognition, as well as change management

strategy for implementing the initiative

LEVI STRAUSS & CO., San Francisco, CA ( 2006 - 2007

Senior Product Management Coordinator, Mens-Boys Silvertab /Redtab Brand

. Orchestrated logistics for 1 million units of damaged goods for

restoration to meet shipment deadline for one of the biggest retailers

in the United States

. Partnered with Design, Sundries and Supply Chain departments in

carrying out development plans to ensure deadlines are met to meet

shipping and target goals

. Drove process improvements to effectively report status to key

leadership team members, increasing credibility and confidence within

the overall team

INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT / CONTRACTOR, Bay Area, CA ( 2004 - 2006

Performed a range of consulting services for various clients that included:

communications, personal and executive coaching, event management and

project management. Clients include: Gap Inc., Silver Lining Jewelry, MIG,

Inc., and other individual clients

. Played a key role in designing and implementation of a sub-brand

marketing plan and positioning.

. Designed and developed business development strategies for architectural

firm; designed communication plans for their International School

building programs.

. Played key role in RFP creation for local, domestic and international

projects.

INXIGHT SOFTWARE, INC., Sunnyvale, CA ( 2003 - 2004

Marketing and Communications Specialist

. Orchestrated planning and implementation of effective marketing

communications in event management, project management, advertising and

promotional programs, new product launches and public relations

. Developed all marketing material, ensuring consistency of messaging

. Designed a system for effective maintenance of all marketing collateral

. Led over 50+ domestic and international trade shows

L-3 COMMUNICATIONS, CELERITY SYSTEMS, Cupertino, CA ( 2002 - 2003

Marketing Coordinator / Communications Specialist

. Oversaw all aspects of communications, events, public relations and

marketing

. Developed presentation materials for leadership team and external facing

events to ensure consistency of messaging, with right level of

information to various audiences

. Played a key role in obtaining Trademarks and Patents for new products

. Delivered detailed research and analysis on company competitors and their

products (Comparative Marketing Analysis)

EDUCATION & DISTINCTIONS

Bachelor of Arts in Communications (Magna cum Laude), Menlo College,

Atherton CA

Certified in Chevron's Operational Excellence Methodology

Coaches Training Institute (currently undergoing training & certification)

Certified Practitioner, ChangeWorks System

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